Childminder EY224920

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2018 12 June 2017

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a poor understanding of the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage. For example, she is unable to demonstrate her knowledge of the correct staff: child ratio requirements, and her assistant does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and is left in sole charge of children. This puts children's safety and welfare at risk.  The childminder does not know how to observe and assess children's development effectively. She lacks understanding of how to plan to help children make progress toward the next stage in their learning.  The childminding premises are not secure and the childminder does not recognise the potential risk this poses to children's safety.  The childminder does not effectively evaluate the quality of the care she provides in order to bring about improvement.  The childminder and her assistant understand the correct procedure to follow in the

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The provision does not meet requirements

event they have any safeguarding concerns about children in their care.  The childminder has established partnerships with parents and other professionals to support the continuity of care and learning for children.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We intend to take steps to cancel registration and will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that all assistants who have sole charge of children hold a relevant and valid paediatric first-aid certificate 15/06/2018

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Due Date

 take reasonable steps to make sure the premises are secure so that unauthorised persons cannot enter the premises 15/06/2018

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Due Date

 gain sufficient knowledge and understanding of the staff: child ratio requirements for childminders to effectively implement them in practice. 15/06/2018

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Due Date

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 use information from observations of children's achievements to accurately monitor their progress and to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning. 15/06/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents spoken to.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224920 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1119318 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the western suburbs of Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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